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G.S. Andrews interview : [Flanderka, 1980]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Col. G.S. Andrews talks of his early education, experiences as a teacher, and survey work in BC PERIOD COVERED: 1920-1933 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1980-11-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: G.S. Andrews talks of his early schooling in Vancouver and problems encountered in obtaining admission to UBC. Teaching certificate obtained from Normal School. Early teaching experiences at Big Bar Creek. Description of travels to Kelly Lake and the establishment of the school at Kelly Lake. Teaching methods and memories of Kelly Lake school. TRACK 2: Andrews talks of his continuing education after four years of teaching. Toronto university and first year forestry. Reasons for entering forestry. Surveying as an undergraduate. Permanent employment in B.C. Forestry department. Recounts the first time he used aerial photography. Survey methods before the advent of aerial photography. Report on Flathead forest. Tranquille and Naskonlith forest and use of aerial photos. Use of aerial photgraphy in the Shuswap forest. Bush River. The period prior to travelling to England to continue his education.

Journal and I.O.O.F. certificate

The file contains a photocopy of a journal kept by Axel Bentzon (in Danish with English summary by author), and an I.O.O.F. certificate. Bentzon worked in the Pacific Northwest from 1910-1915, as a labourer, driver, carpenter, etc.

Moore-Whittington Lumber Co.

Management Working Plan (First Revision): Nitinat Tree Farm Licence Number 27. Plan drafted by D.W. Smith Ltd. Contains maps and tables.

Presented by Modern History Division, B.C. Provincial Museum, 1979.

Moore-Whittington Lumber Company

Nelson Seymour Lougheed records

The series consists of records created by or relating to Nelson Seymour Lougheed. Included in this series are a scrapbook of news clippings (MS-2594.1), a certificate appointing Lougheed to Minister of Lands in October 1930, and two photographs. One photograph is a portrait signed by Lougheed and dated 1924. The second photograph is a group photograph in front of the Legislature buildings, and is assumed to be of Lougheed as Minister with his staff.

Nelson Seymour Lougheed (April 16, 1882 – June 6, 1944) was a Conservative politician in British Columbia and served as an MLA from 1928-1933.